Visual Disturbances
Changes in vision such as flashes, spots, zigzags, or blurred areas, which can accompany migraine or other conditions.
What is Visual Disturbances?
Visual Disturbances is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Visual Disturbances that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Visual Disturbances
The following conditions have been associated with Visual Disturbances. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
A rare neurological condition that distorts perception, making objects, body parts, or time appear larger, smaller, or o...
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
An autoimmune disorder that increases the risk of blood clots in veins and arteries and can cause recurrent pregnancy lo...
Migraine
A neurological condition causing recurrent moderate-to-severe headaches, often with nausea, light sensitivity, and visua...
Moyamoya Disease
A rare, progressive condition in which arteries in the brain narrow, reducing blood flow and causing transient ischemic ...
Preeclampsia
A pregnancy complication involving high blood pressure and signs of organ damage, typically after 20 weeks, which can af...
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When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Visual Disturbances is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.